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Are any other HR people feeling a bit lonely in all this :(

Samantha

Hi

Sorry its a self indulgent one.

Just wondering if anyone else is feeling a bit lonely?  I have streams of people coming in to my office concerned about it and asking what our plans are for WFH and sickness and about 101 other queries and being openly worried and I have to sit here and be the cabin crew and exude calmness.  Yet I am just as concerned as everyone else.

Managers and Directors etc look to us for calm, measured guidance and practical advice, and being so close to the 'inner circle' and hearing first hand the impact on the business etc.....very worrying, I'm feeling a bit forgotten about and just wondered if anyone else is feeling the same?  It just feels like sometimes people forget that we count as employees too?  

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  • Hi Samantha

    Bit late to this but thanks to you and everyone else for sharing. I’ve been reading through the contributions and you only have to look at the volume to see this is a real issue

    In HR we often have to carry the load for others and put our own feelings aside but who supports HR? Now more than ever it’s important to look after yourself. I’m no longer in a “frontline” role but remember that feeling of isolation well and putting my own needs (and family often) to the back of the queue so that I could sort out others first. We do what we do because we love helping others but at times we forget to look after ourselves

    If you don’t have a person in your organisation you can turn to, how about using this fabulous network, or even finding a qualified coach as they may give you the space to recalibrate and provide an extra tier of support. I’m not sure words are that useful right now so practically I’d be happy to give any of you some free coaching time (if that’s allowed on here!), I’m not selling anything, nor do I want anything in return. I just know what it feels like to feel alone. I’m sure some of my fellow coaches would too, so please reach out if you need some support, rather than carrying the burden on your own.

    Above all keep doing the marvellous job you do. I’m sure people do appreciate it even if they don’t take the time to say so at the time. At some point we will all emerge out of the other side, with a few extra lessons and tools in our tool bag!

    Take care :)

    Sue
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  • Hi Samantha

    Bit late to this but thanks to you and everyone else for sharing. I’ve been reading through the contributions and you only have to look at the volume to see this is a real issue

    In HR we often have to carry the load for others and put our own feelings aside but who supports HR? Now more than ever it’s important to look after yourself. I’m no longer in a “frontline” role but remember that feeling of isolation well and putting my own needs (and family often) to the back of the queue so that I could sort out others first. We do what we do because we love helping others but at times we forget to look after ourselves

    If you don’t have a person in your organisation you can turn to, how about using this fabulous network, or even finding a qualified coach as they may give you the space to recalibrate and provide an extra tier of support. I’m not sure words are that useful right now so practically I’d be happy to give any of you some free coaching time (if that’s allowed on here!), I’m not selling anything, nor do I want anything in return. I just know what it feels like to feel alone. I’m sure some of my fellow coaches would too, so please reach out if you need some support, rather than carrying the burden on your own.

    Above all keep doing the marvellous job you do. I’m sure people do appreciate it even if they don’t take the time to say so at the time. At some point we will all emerge out of the other side, with a few extra lessons and tools in our tool bag!

    Take care :)

    Sue
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